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Researchers are evaluating the safety and effectiveness of licaminlimab eye drops compared to a placebo vehicle in adults with Dry Eye Disease DED who have a specific TNFR1 genotype. This study is a phase 2b3, double-masked, randomized, vehicle-controlled trial aimed at understanding how licaminlimab affects symptoms of dry eye in this particular group. Participants first undergo a run-in period using artificial tear drops three times daily for about 14 days. Following this, they are randomly assigned to receive either licaminlimab eye drops or a placebo vehicle, both administered three times daily for 29 days. The study compares these two treatments to assess their impact on dry eye discomfort. During the study, participants eye discomfort severity is measured at the start and after 29 days of treatment, focusing especially on those with the specific genotype. Additional assessments include overall symptom changes regardless of genotype. The study tracks safety and effectiveness over this period, with the total participation lasting approximately 43 days including the run-in and treatment phases.

Researchers are evaluating whether retatrutide and tirzepatide can prevent major adverse liver outcomes in adults with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease MASLD who are at high risk based on non-invasive tests. This Phase 3 randomized controlled trial aims to assess these treatments compared to placebo in about 4,500 adults over approximately 224 weeks. The study is sponsored by Eli Lilly and Company and focuses on liver disease progression and related health measures. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive retatrutide, tirzepatide, or placebo, all administered by subcutaneous injection. The trial includes two placebo groups corresponding to each experimental drug. After completing the main study, eligible participants may join a 2-year extension where all will receive either retatrutide or tirzepatide regardless of their initial assignment. During the study, participants may attend around 25 to 30 clinic visits for health monitoring, study procedures, and assessments of liver function and disease status. Researchers will measure the time to major adverse liver outcomes, changes in liver fibrosis scores, liver stiffness, liver fat content, liver enzyme levels, body weight, and cardiovascular events. Monitoring will continue from baseline through study completion, with detailed evaluations at multiple timepoints including week 104.

Researchers are evaluating whether donanemab slows the progression of cognitive decline, which affects thinking, learning, memory, attention, and decision-making, as well as functional decline impacting daily activities. This study focuses on adults aged 55 to 85 who have early cognitive decline along with Lewy Body Dementia features and confirmed brain amyloid and alpha-synuclein pathology. The trial is a phase 2 treatment study sponsored by Eli Lilly and Company, lasting one and a half years per participant. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either donanemab or a placebo, both given as intravenous infusions. Donanemab is being studied to assess its effects compared to placebo in this population. The treatment period lasts for 52 weeks, during which participants receive regular infusions under medical supervision. During the study, participants will undergo various assessments including cognitive and functional tests such as the Clinical Dementia Rating - Sum of Boxes CDR-SB, Integrated Alzheimers Disease Rating Scale iADRS, and Alzheimers Disease Assessment Scale - Cognitive Subscale ADAS-Cog13. Brain imaging and cerebrospinal fluid analysis will also be performed to measure amyloid plaque levels and alpha-synuclein pathology. Safety and drug levels in blood will be monitored throughout, with participants being followed closely for one and a half years total.

Researchers are evaluating the efficacy and safety of eloralintide compared with placebo for reducing body weight in adults with overweight or obesity who also have type 2 diabetes. This phase 3 study is designed to assess the treatments effects over a course of about 75 weeks, aiming to provide insights into managing weight in this population. Participants are randomly assigned to receive one of several doses of eloralintide or a placebo, all administered by weekly subcutaneous injections. The study involves a double-blind design, meaning neither participants nor researchers know which treatment is given. The treatment period lasts 64 weeks, during which body weight and other health measures are closely monitored. Participants will undergo regular assessments including measurements of body weight, fat mass, waist circumference, blood sugar control HbA1c, blood pressure, and other health indicators. Questionnaires about quality of life and eating behavior are also used. Safety and medication use changes are tracked throughout. Participation includes screening, treatment, and follow-up visits over the total duration of about 75 weeks.

Hidradenitis suppurativa HS is a painful inflammatory skin condition affecting areas like the underarms, groin, and genital regions. This trial evaluates the safety and effectiveness of upadacitinib, an oral drug approved for other inflammatory diseases, in adults and adolescents with moderate to severe HS who have not responded well or cannot tolerate anti-TNF therapies. The study is double-blinded and involves multiple treatment periods to assess disease activity and side effects. Participants will take oral tablets of either upadacitinib or a placebo once daily during the first two periods, each lasting 36 weeks. In Period 1, participants are randomly assigned to receive either upadacitinib or placebo. Period 2 assigns participants to one of six groups based on their response in Period 1, with treatment continuing for 20 weeks. In Period 3, eligible participants continue their assigned treatment for an additional 68 weeks, followed by a 30-day follow-up. Throughout the study, participants will attend regular outpatient visits where medical assessments will monitor treatment effects and side effects. Questionnaires and clinical evaluations will be completed to measure changes in disease activity and quality of life. The trial aims to track the percentage of participants achieving clinical response and the occurrence of adverse events over the entire study duration, which may be longer than standard care treatments.

Researchers are evaluating the safety and effectiveness of KarXT in adults aged 55 to 90 years who have mild to severe Alzheimers Disease AD with moderate to severe psychosis related to AD. This Phase 3 study aims to compare KarXT with a placebo to see how well it works in treating psychosis symptoms associated with AD, focusing on changes in hallucinations and delusions. Participants will receive either KarXT capsules at varying doses or placebo capsules in a randomized, double-blind setup. The treatment period lasts up to 14 weeks, during which participants take the assigned capsules daily. The study design includes two groups running in parallel, with neither participants nor researchers knowing who receives the drug or placebo. During the study, participants will undergo assessments including the Neuropsychiatric Inventory-Clinician NPI-C focusing on hallucinations and delusions, Clinical Global Impressions-Severity scale, and other related scales to measure psychosis symptoms and caregiver distress. Safety and efficacy will be monitored throughout, with evaluations at baseline and at the end of treatment. The entire participation period extends up to 14 weeks.

Researchers are evaluating ITI-1284, a drug being studied for agitation associated with Alzheimers dementia. This Phase 2, multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study aims to assess the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of ITI-1284 in patients aged 55 years and older who experience agitation related to Alzheimers disease. The study is sponsored by Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc. and follows strict clinical criteria for diagnosis and agitation severity. Participants are randomly assigned in equal numbers to receive either ITI-1284 or a placebo. ITI-1284 is given as a rapidly disintegrating tablet taken once daily under the tongue at doses of 10 mg or 20 mg. The study consists of three periods a screening period lasting up to 4 weeks to assess eligibility, a 12-week double-blind treatment period where the assigned study drug is taken daily, and a 30-day safety follow-up period after the last dose to monitor any effects. During the study, participants will have assessments including the Cohen-Mansfield Agitation Inventory CMAI to measure agitation levels at Week 12. Other evaluations include the Clinical Global Impression-Severity CGI-S score and cognitive testing with the Mini-Mental State Examination. Safety monitoring occurs throughout the treatment and follow-up periods. Overall, participation lasts approximately 16 to 17 weeks, covering screening, treatment, and safety checks.

Researchers are evaluating ITI-1284, a study drug, for treating psychosis in patients with Alzheimers disease. This multicenter, randomized, double-blind study compares ITI-1284 with a placebo to assess its efficacy, safety, and tolerability in this population. The study includes patients diagnosed with Alzheimers disease and associated psychosis, focusing on improving psychosis symptoms as measured by specific scales. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either ITI-1284 or a placebo during a 6-week double-blind treatment period. ITI-1284 is given as a 10 mg or 20 mg tablet taken once daily under the tongue. Before treatment, there is a screening period lasting up to 4 weeks to determine eligibility. After treatment, a safety follow-up visit occurs approximately 30 days later to monitor any effects. During the study, participants will undergo various assessments including psychosis rating scales BEHAVE-AD psychosis subscale and CGI-S score at baseline and Week 6. Researchers will monitor safety, tolerability, and adherence throughout treatment and follow-up. The total participation time includes screening, treatment, and the 30-day safety follow-up period, allowing detailed evaluation of the study drugs impact and participant well-being.

Researchers are developing a database to study digital and blood-based biomarkers and their relationship with tau and amyloid brain pathology detected by PET imaging in older adults. The study includes participants who are cognitively normal, have mild cognitive impairment, or have mild-to-moderate Alzheimers disease dementia. The goal is to understand how these biomarkers relate to brain changes associated with Alzheimers disease and memory disorders. Participants will provide blood samples and undergo brain imaging, including PET scans using either an FDA-approved tracer or an investigational one, as well as MRI scans. Genetic samples will also be collected to explore genetic factors related to Alzheimers disease and treatment responses. Some samples will be stored for future research. The study lasts 120 days and includes a cross-sectional assessment. Throughout the study, participants will undergo blood sampling, PET scans, MRI scans, and cognitive testing, including the Mini-Mental State Exam. Researchers will track biomarkers and imaging results over an average of three years. Participants will also have study partners who provide information about their cognitive and functional abilities. The study collects comprehensive data to better understand Alzheimers disease and related conditions in older adults.

Researchers are evaluating the effects of Dexmedetomidine Transdermal Systems DMTS on reducing the frequency and severity of agitation in people with dementia of the Alzheimers type. This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled Phase 2 study compares DMTS to placebo to assess its potential in treating agitation symptoms associated with Alzheimers dementia. The study involves adult participants living in care facilities who meet specific diagnostic criteria and agitation severity requirements. Participants are randomly assigned to one of three groups two active DMTS patches, one active and one placebo patch, or two placebo patches applied to the upper back. Each patch application lasts for 4 days 96 hours, followed by a 14-day break. Eligible subjects may receive a second 4-day treatment period with the same assigned patches. This two-application design allows comparison of treatment effects over time. During the trial, participants undergo screening for eligibility up to 21 days before starting. Agitation and cognitive function are assessed using the Agitated Behavior Scale ABS, Clinical Global Impression Scale - Severity CGI-S, and Neuropsychiatric Inventory - Nursing Home Version NPI-NH. Researchers monitor participants throughout the treatment periods and follow-up assessments. The primary outcome is the change in ABS score from baseline to 96 hours after the first patch application. The total study duration includes screening, two treatment periods, and follow-up assessments extending to day 15.